Careers

Company Introduction

Vigene Biosciences is a fast growing company and a leader in viral vector based gene delivery for both life science research, gene therapy and cell therapy purposes. Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, Vigene offers AAV, lentivirus and adenovirus based products and custom services. Both research grade and cGMP grade AAV, lentiviral and adenoviral vectors are available.

Vision

We strive to be the leading supplier using gene delivery technologies to advance biomedical research and to improve human health.

Core value

Customer, Results, Creativity, Team

We look forward to hearing from you. If Vigene sounds like a place you want to work, we invite you to send us your resume and a cover letter.

Benefits

Team Leader, Molecular Biology/Plasmid DNA Preparation

Responsibility

▪ Provides oversight and supervision of staff and resources performing plasmid production (research grade and GMP grade) such as method development and validation, stability, QC, etc.

▪ Manage and execute the work activities of group and associates, resource planning and allocation, client communication, technical document generation and review, mentoring technical staff and troubleshooting method and product-related issues.

▪ Ensures the compliance of work performed within the laboratory as well as working with manager to meet the financial goals of the organization.

Qualifications Education and Experience

▪ Masters degree and 4-6 years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job; Ph.D. is preferred.

▪ 2+ years of team leadership responsibility.

▪ Candidates with GMP experiences are strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

▪ Demonstrated Client Interaction and Project Management experience.

▪ Proven ability in managing and coaching experienced research scientists and associated projects.

▪ Strong Molecular Biology knowledge and background

▪ Relevant experience with research grade plasmid DNA production and GMP production.

▪ Ability to train and mentor junior staff.

▪ Ability to cultivate a collaborative work environment with a team and across business areas.

▪ Effective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills.

▪ Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.

▪ Understanding of basic financial terms and definitions as it applies to the business.

▪ Ability to independently develop project proposals/plans.

▪ Project and time management skills.

▪ Proven ability to identify and implement common efficiencies across multiple programs/projects.

▪ Demonstrated understanding of the bid process and can utilize expertise of others to develop programs to meet unique client needs.